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Public Involvement and Scientific Review
Section Summary
Reviewers and Their Roles
Review Process

Section Summary

> The public commented on design and implementation issues throughout the study.
> The HTDS Advisory Committee provided ongoing advice to CDC on the design and implementation of the study.
> A committee of the National Academy of Sciences peer reviewed the HTDS at three points: Pilot Study, Analysis Plan and HTDS Draft Report.
> CDC convened other independent scientists to review the HTDS Draft Report.

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